So, yours truly is on the airport, soon embarking on the three hour flight back to Stockholm. Four days of intense business and meetings, getting to know the mobile industry a bit more and with a couple of hundred of business cards in our bags, we can summarize this year's event as nothing less than a success.
It is very obvious, when we talk with the entrepreneurs, that the GSMA is an important event. It is about being represented in the right context, and meeting the right people. But it is also about pride of the industry, and the sense of being connected.
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Hasta luego - see you soon!
onsdag 17 februari 2010
The winners of the Living Labs Global Showcase Awards - the short version
There was a pressrelease sent out to the media on Sunday night, about the winners of the Living Labs Global Showcase Awards, handed out in Barcelona nearby city of Sant Cugat del Valles. We would like to present a short version of the event, and the winners.
The cities of Barcelona, Caceres, Chicago, Eindhoven, La Selva, Oeiras, Sant Cugat, Stockholm and Taipei, were cathegory patners in selecting mobile and internet solutions that address (and solves) major societal challenges. Many entries: 317 from 28 countries and 140 cities around the world to be exact. There are 11 winners, and they get to implement their solutions in the participating cities.
The Stockholm jury, chaird by Anette Scheibe, CEO at the Electrum Foundation/KSCAB (to the right in the picture) elected the Open Green Map (to the left) to be the winner.
All the winners city by city:
Barcelona: Autonomous Sensors to Monitor Garbage Capacity in Urban Dumpsters
Caceres: Energy Saving through Smart Applications
Chicago: Sustainable Food
Eindhoven: Local Innovation Plan
Oeiras: Central intelligent irrigation controller
La Selva: Sustainable Food, Wikiloc Active Routes
Sant Cugat: Real-time parking management in a city.
Stockholm: Open Green Map
Taipei: Wikiloc Active Routes, Taxi2
More about the award is found on http://www.livinglabs-global.com/award-about-showcase.asp
The cities of Barcelona, Caceres, Chicago, Eindhoven, La Selva, Oeiras, Sant Cugat, Stockholm and Taipei, were cathegory patners in selecting mobile and internet solutions that address (and solves) major societal challenges. Many entries: 317 from 28 countries and 140 cities around the world to be exact. There are 11 winners, and they get to implement their solutions in the participating cities.
The Stockholm jury, chaird by Anette Scheibe, CEO at the Electrum Foundation/KSCAB (to the right in the picture) elected the Open Green Map (to the left) to be the winner.
All the winners city by city:
Barcelona: Autonomous Sensors to Monitor Garbage Capacity in Urban Dumpsters
Caceres: Energy Saving through Smart Applications
Chicago: Sustainable Food
Eindhoven: Local Innovation Plan
Oeiras: Central intelligent irrigation controller
La Selva: Sustainable Food, Wikiloc Active Routes
Sant Cugat: Real-time parking management in a city.
Stockholm: Open Green Map
Taipei: Wikiloc Active Routes, Taxi2
More about the award is found on http://www.livinglabs-global.com/award-about-showcase.asp
tisdag 16 februari 2010
At the "fira" - Ericsson and Swedish Trade
We are at Ericsson's huge complex on the very end of Monjuic at the "fira", or fair. Hundreds upon hundreds of business men (and women) are having business meet ups, lunch and enjying demos in the magnificent location. Ericsson has (heard word by mouth) also launched their new and enhanced "fair"brand, in light blue and red. Tonight the big release party will be inaugurated by the new Ericsson CEO mr Hans Vestberg, and the LTE service will be the talk of the town for sure.
In hall 2, the Swedish Trade Council has as usual made an attractive space for the Swedish entrepreneurs, and I must say that the business mingles and meet ups are as intense there as they are here at Ericsson. It is just another sector, and innovation is as present as ever among the entrepreneurs.
- This is without a doubt the best place for Swedish SMEs and entrepreneurs to market themselves and the Swedish mobile industry internationally. By displaying themselves at the Swedish Pavillion, the SMEs benefit and contribute to the good brand that Sweden has abroad, being in the forefront of innovation in telecom, says Karin Hanning project manager for the Swedish presence in Bracelona through Swedish Trade in Spain..
I couldn 't but just agree.
Presence of innovation
Mats Nilsson Wireless@KTH at GSM Mobile World Congress in Barcelona
We meet up with Mats Nilson Director at Wireless@KTH. He is here to represent one of his commercial projects that is somewhat secret - but instead he is more than happy to talk about some of the ground breaking wirelsess/telecom/Internet research that is carried out at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Kista /Stockholm.
The trends in research right now are among others - of course - efficient green technology, he explains. And green technology is not always what you would imagine. For example - green research could be about spectrums and frequencies, and how to use them more effectively. Th Internet is running out on IP numbers, so this is an important field to investigate. The research results could be a way to "expand" the Internet further. - This is an unexploited natural resource, Mats says. The frequescies are already there. This particular research is a necessity so we can continue to be connected in the future too, especially when the fourth genereation mobile systems already have been implemented and the demand just continues to increase. And he continues to point out that much ICT research is about thinking in unorthodox ways, not so much about laboratories and microscopes.
He also emphasizes that the collaboration with the different stakeholders, the business community and the city are key to how the researchers get the insight of what to benchmark and analyse in the world around them.
Partners in many of Wireless@KTH's projects are internationally strong brands:
Ericsson, Telia Sonera, Huawei, PTS, FOI and the VINNOVA Industry Excellence Center that financially supports the research. But also SMEs like Mic Nordic that builds networks. The project also uses the LTE 4G net in Kista and Stockholm as its innovation "test bed" for new services.
Mats Nilsson points out that research is all about breaking new grounds. "Somebody has to make the foot prints in the snow, create the track. Then the rest will surely follow"
Mobile Stockholm agrees.
We meet up with Mats Nilson Director at Wireless@KTH. He is here to represent one of his commercial projects that is somewhat secret - but instead he is more than happy to talk about some of the ground breaking wirelsess/telecom/Internet research that is carried out at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) in Kista /Stockholm.
The trends in research right now are among others - of course - efficient green technology, he explains. And green technology is not always what you would imagine. For example - green research could be about spectrums and frequencies, and how to use them more effectively. Th Internet is running out on IP numbers, so this is an important field to investigate. The research results could be a way to "expand" the Internet further. - This is an unexploited natural resource, Mats says. The frequescies are already there. This particular research is a necessity so we can continue to be connected in the future too, especially when the fourth genereation mobile systems already have been implemented and the demand just continues to increase. And he continues to point out that much ICT research is about thinking in unorthodox ways, not so much about laboratories and microscopes.
He also emphasizes that the collaboration with the different stakeholders, the business community and the city are key to how the researchers get the insight of what to benchmark and analyse in the world around them.
Partners in many of Wireless@KTH's projects are internationally strong brands:Ericsson, Telia Sonera, Huawei, PTS, FOI and the VINNOVA Industry Excellence Center that financially supports the research. But also SMEs like Mic Nordic that builds networks. The project also uses the LTE 4G net in Kista and Stockholm as its innovation "test bed" for new services.
Mats Nilsson points out that research is all about breaking new grounds. "Somebody has to make the foot prints in the snow, create the track. Then the rest will surely follow"
Mobile Stockholm agrees.
måndag 15 februari 2010
Barcelonas finest
Barcelona is cold. And rainy. But inside the fair it's warm and cosy. The Swedish Trade Pavillion is already full of startups, entrepreneurs and their guests and curious visitors. ( Martin Schlingman in the picture)
Mobile Stockholm had the chance to talk to Martin Schlingmann, co-founder and CTO at The Institution, a Stockholm based company that are showcasing their product REVIVAL Mobile Management Solutions. Founded in 2007, the company has already grown - last year by more than 700% - according to Martin. This year the first two months exceeded the total turnover of last years, which is a possible indication of two things (according to Martin):
1. The company obvioulsy has a product with a customer demand
2. The mobile and ICT industry is healthy
With customers like K-Rauta, SAAB and SAS in Norway, and a recently launched office in Hong Kong (international presence, that is folks!) the future looks bright for The Institution.
If you want to know more about the company, log on to http://www.theinstitution.se
Mobile Stockholm also met and talked to legendary Mats Nilsson today - director at the Wireless@KTH research institute in Kista Science City. More on him and the groundbreaking projects they do tomorrow!
fredag 12 februari 2010
Mobile global cities
All does apparently not evolve around just the GSMA conference this coming week.
Many organisations and companies take the opportunity to promote their operations in conjunction to GSMA - on site, in Barcelona. Among many, one of the more interesting things that happen is the Living Labs Global Showcase Award where nine global cities have join forces to showcase innovative (mobile/internet) solutions by opening competition among international solution-, technology- and service providers.
The heart of the matter is to address major societal problems. On Sunday 14/2 the winner will be announced at a special award ceremony.
The winner will then get the opportunity to pilot their solution, hopefully proving the effectiveness and get the chance to take a first step to enter new markets internationally. Check this link out: http://www.livinglabs-global.com/award-about-showcase.asp
The cathegory partner cities are (and their progammes):
Caceres, Spain - Cultural and Societal Participation and Collaboration Tools
Eindhoven, Netherlands - ICT and Increasing Citizen Participation in Public Processes
Taipei, Taiwan - Intelligent Living Services in Taipei
Oeiras, Portugal - Improvements to Water Management in Cities to Reduce Consumption by 50%
Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain - A digitally enabled accessible ecoCity
La Selva, Spain - New Solutions to Integrate Tourism, Innovation in Gastronomy and Rural Landscapes
Chicago, U.S.A. - Solutions for Smart Cities: Integrating Health, Education, Public Safety.
Stockholm, Sweden - eServices for Citizens and Corporations
Barcelona, Spain - Automation for Urban Services for Cities
Hold your finger crossed!
And here is a video documentary about the Living Labs Global
Many organisations and companies take the opportunity to promote their operations in conjunction to GSMA - on site, in Barcelona. Among many, one of the more interesting things that happen is the Living Labs Global Showcase Award where nine global cities have join forces to showcase innovative (mobile/internet) solutions by opening competition among international solution-, technology- and service providers.
The heart of the matter is to address major societal problems. On Sunday 14/2 the winner will be announced at a special award ceremony.
The winner will then get the opportunity to pilot their solution, hopefully proving the effectiveness and get the chance to take a first step to enter new markets internationally. Check this link out: http://www.livinglabs-global.com/award-about-showcase.asp
The cathegory partner cities are (and their progammes):
Caceres, Spain - Cultural and Societal Participation and Collaboration Tools
Eindhoven, Netherlands - ICT and Increasing Citizen Participation in Public Processes
Taipei, Taiwan - Intelligent Living Services in Taipei
Oeiras, Portugal - Improvements to Water Management in Cities to Reduce Consumption by 50%
Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain - A digitally enabled accessible ecoCity
La Selva, Spain - New Solutions to Integrate Tourism, Innovation in Gastronomy and Rural Landscapes
Chicago, U.S.A. - Solutions for Smart Cities: Integrating Health, Education, Public Safety.
Stockholm, Sweden - eServices for Citizens and Corporations
Barcelona, Spain - Automation for Urban Services for Cities
Hold your finger crossed!
And here is a video documentary about the Living Labs Global
torsdag 11 februari 2010
The World goes Mobile this year too
So, it is time again for Stockholm to visit Barcelona 2010.
This year, the rumour has it that because of the economic down turn, some large international mobile players will skip the GSMA Mobile World Congress, waiting until next year - probably for an upswing.
However will this (unexpected) gap surely provide for a greater number of small- to medium size entreprizes to participate. For one thing - the Swedish Trade Council pavillion will fill up with loads of entrepreneurs - more than 20. The companies that are ready to go are Mobile Arts, Ikivo, Synapse Mobile Networks, Talkpool, myFC, Mobile Sorcery, Transmode, Mobilaris, Aktavara, Global Mediabank, Mobenga, PlusFourSix, Frog2Frog, The Institution with Sweden Mobile Association, Kista Science City and Telecom City.
And some 100 companies within the mobile telecom sector has registered additionally. As far as we know. What we don't know now - on the other hand - are we determined to find out.
So stay tuned on this channel for more formal and informal news on the "Swedish Mobile Wonder" (15-19 March) @ this year's GSMA in Barcelona! Meanwhile, if you want to meet up informally - be sure to add this to your Barcelona calendar:
Monday 15 February
Sweden Mobile Association Media party and mingle14.30 - 15.00
Venue: The Swedish Pavilion (Hall 2, stand 2 F13)
Contact: mwc@swedishtrade.se
This year, the rumour has it that because of the economic down turn, some large international mobile players will skip the GSMA Mobile World Congress, waiting until next year - probably for an upswing.
However will this (unexpected) gap surely provide for a greater number of small- to medium size entreprizes to participate. For one thing - the Swedish Trade Council pavillion will fill up with loads of entrepreneurs - more than 20. The companies that are ready to go are Mobile Arts, Ikivo, Synapse Mobile Networks, Talkpool, myFC, Mobile Sorcery, Transmode, Mobilaris, Aktavara, Global Mediabank, Mobenga, PlusFourSix, Frog2Frog, The Institution with Sweden Mobile Association, Kista Science City and Telecom City.
And some 100 companies within the mobile telecom sector has registered additionally. As far as we know. What we don't know now - on the other hand - are we determined to find out.
So stay tuned on this channel for more formal and informal news on the "Swedish Mobile Wonder" (15-19 March) @ this year's GSMA in Barcelona! Meanwhile, if you want to meet up informally - be sure to add this to your Barcelona calendar:
Monday 15 February
Sweden Mobile Association Media party and mingle14.30 - 15.00
Venue: The Swedish Pavilion (Hall 2, stand 2 F13)
Contact: mwc@swedishtrade.se
Tuesday 16 February
Swedish Trade Council Press party 16.00
Venue: The Swedish Pavilion (Hall 2, stand 2 F13)
Contact: mwc@swedishtrade.se
måndag 23 februari 2009
torsdag 19 februari 2009
Wind turbines gain industry interest
Surrounded by telecom operators, internet start-ups, and mobile manufacturers, Morphic can perhaps be viewed as an odd first time exhibitor at this year's MWC. Based in Karlskoga, west of Stockholm, they develop and manufacture a range of innovative cleantech products centered around small-scale wind turbines and feul cells.
What has cleantech wind turbines got to do with telecom?
”A lot! We're sort of probing here if we should market ourselves directly to this industry, and must say it has been a huge success. The interest has been enormous.” said Kenneth Johansson, COO of Morphic.
The telecom industry is in continual growth, especially in the third world. The biggest challenges in many parts are often not lack of intention or telecom hardware, but the supply of electricity. That is where Morphic comes in. The telecom industry is of course already an important market segment for their efficient, small-scale wind turbines but the response from attendees at MWC has perhaps led to a rethink.
”We have now have a file full of prospects, literary, from exhibiting these few days. Its really exciting and we have some thinking to do when we come home how to take this one step further.”
Whats kind of propositions?
”There are lots ideas. Many companies have a commercial interest in solving the problem with electricity access for households and small to mid size industry in Africa, India and China. We have an strong case here."
What has cleantech wind turbines got to do with telecom?
”A lot! We're sort of probing here if we should market ourselves directly to this industry, and must say it has been a huge success. The interest has been enormous.” said Kenneth Johansson, COO of Morphic.
The telecom industry is in continual growth, especially in the third world. The biggest challenges in many parts are often not lack of intention or telecom hardware, but the supply of electricity. That is where Morphic comes in. The telecom industry is of course already an important market segment for their efficient, small-scale wind turbines but the response from attendees at MWC has perhaps led to a rethink.”We have now have a file full of prospects, literary, from exhibiting these few days. Its really exciting and we have some thinking to do when we come home how to take this one step further.”
Whats kind of propositions?
”There are lots ideas. Many companies have a commercial interest in solving the problem with electricity access for households and small to mid size industry in Africa, India and China. We have an strong case here."
The world's smallest global operator
Seanet Maritime Communication is a global operator with a unique and highly interesting niche – mobile telecom at sea. From the company's headquarter in Stockholm, they provide cruise passengers all over the world with voice calls and internet access - no matter the location of the ship.
What are you up to here in Barcelona?
”We're looking for new partners, for example mobile service providers. We grow fast and continually develop our product and want to offer the same services as the large telecom operaters.” said Klas Lundgren, CEO of Seane.
Mr. Lundgren tells us that the founder of the company has a background in satellite communication. ”We call ourselves the world's smallest global operator. Thanks to companies like Ericsson, Stockholm has a very good climate for innovators and entrepreneur and it has of course ment a great deal to us. You get easy access to the leading technologies, businesses and decision makers.”
Seanet makes it possible for cruise and ferry passengers out at sea, to roam with a satellite link and make calls with the operator of choice. 20 cruise ships use the system today, mainly in the Carribean but also in the Mediterranean and Baltic seas. The company started in 2006, has currently a staff of 12 and are listed in NasdaqOMX First North stock exchange.
”We have a global market share of 10 percent already. Our focus now is now of course to increase this share, and things look very good."
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